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So @elderwisp made an amazing post with a GREAT idea, and I couldn't simple ignore it. Here's my contribution to #simblrsagainstAI!

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► Programs & Resources:

Sims4Studio is the program we use to get our resources from the game and to make our package files. Photoshop is the image editing program we use to edit our image textures and previews, with some recurring to GIMP as well. You will need a DDS Plug-in so Photoshop can work on the DDS files that Sims4Studio utilizes, you can work with png files, but it's harder work. Blender is the free and mot common 3D mesh editor sims 4 creators use to work on their meshes. You can import add-ons to it, like Behemox Hair Generator, Mesh Repair Tools (both self explanatory) and Mio3, an UV editor tool. NJob is a great free tool you can utilize to make normal maps, essential to make your CC interact with different lighting in game.

Sims4Studio

Photoshop CC 2017

Blender

NJob

Photoshop DDS plug-in (place it in: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CC 2018\Plug-ins)

Behemox Hair Generator ($)

Mesh Repair Tools

Mio3

• (To install Blender add-ons: open Bender and drag the add-on file right into it!)

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► Tutorials:

Speed meshes are perfect for observation and learning! Reduce the speed on YouTube and watch how other people work. Try to replicate using your installed programs as an exercise!

Hair:

Speed Mesh by @meghewlett

Speed Mesh by @oakiyo

Hair Making by @aler-ii

Clothes: Tutorial by @simsina

Buy Mode: Tutorial by @sieory

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► Program Beginner Tutorials:

Getting to Know Blender (donut tutorial updated 2026)

How to Weight Map by @zeussim

How to make Uv_1 and how to Make a Specular Map by @zeussim

Beginner Guide to Photoshop

How to use NJob to make Normal Maps by @teanmoon

Beginner tutorial on Sims4Studio by @myaeomi-sims

Tip 1: @teanmoon has an entire blog full of EXTREMELY helpful tutorials for CC making. Check it out!

Tip 2: Always check the Sims 4 Studio Forum for a variety of tutorials on everything. Create your account and ask your questions as well! They're very helpful.

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► Miscellaneous:

My own Resources for Hair CC making

Powluna Tutorials on YouTube

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▹ programs & resources:

clean launcher by midnitetech

sims 4 mod manager

tsr cc manager

photoshop

@zerbu's mod constructor

tutorials:

▹ cas & clothing tutorials: 

hair meshing tutorial from scratch by @aler-ii

adapting maxis match hair to blender 3.6+ by @anachroccfinds

bilingual (en/pt) frankenmesh walkthrough by @simandy

beginner to advanced meshing tutorial list by @evoxyr

custom content creation (ccc) page by @simlaughlove

"how do i make maxis match hair?" by @simblr-help

▹ hair tutorials:

hair mesh troubleshooting & l.o.d scripts by @sims4tutorials

ys to ts4 hair conversion, part 5 by @notanotheranimesimblr

speed mesh reblog hub by @simblrtutorials

▹ recoloring & texture tutorials:

quick & dirty basic recoloring tutorial by @sympxls

recoloring tutorial: colors, patterns & graphics by @softpine

"so you want to make a recolor..." by @melbrewer367

wms hair recolor tutorial by @simbic

palette recoloring tutorial by @rachirdsims

"how do you recolor hairs..?" by @yuulace

@simcolorpalettedatabase

▹ build buy & object tutorials

recolor an object with sims 4 studio for beginners by sims4studio official

sims 4 studio batch fix tutorial for windows/doors by @syboubou

start to finish object tutorial series by @simlaughlove

build mode masterlist by @maxismatchccworld

▹ posing & animation tutorials

full posing tutorial index (via ts4-poses) by @katverse

how to create custom poses using blender 4.3 by @quesims

pose-making tips by @rebouks

using blender to create a sims 4 pose for absolute beginners from the sims4studio forums

how to: blender pose library by @ts4-poses

▹ reshade & photo editing

reshade preset & tutorial masterlist by @pictureamoebae

how to install reshade for the sims4 by @misslollypopsims

▹ gameplay, tuning, traits & careers

how to make custom traits with @zerbu's mod constructor

@zerbu's mod constructor subtraits & careers update

how to fix custom traits after a patch with s4s by @konansock

▹ troubleshooting & cc maintenance guides

@littlemssam installation and troubleshooting guide

@deaderpoolmc troubleshooting guide for mccc

▹ program beginner tutorials

beginners guide to installing mods & cc by @simsmodelsimmer

getting started by python scripting from the s4s official forums

tutorials & resource page by @madameriasims4

"tutorials & more tutorials at sims 4 studio" from s4s official

▹ miscellaneous:

a guide to weights in the sims 4 by @teanmoon

ultimate(ish) guide(s) to sims 4 cc-making by @anachrosims

very basic. collection of CAS enhancements

Here's some new CC of a category I haven't ever publically shared yet: CAS enhancements! This collection features base game compatible, simple, but (for me) essential range of items to clean up your create-a-sim experience.

☆ Included are 40 different, solid-shade CAS background replacements. A big, versatile mix of colors with a little bit of everything. Bright tones, some muted ones, and different shades of greyscale. You can only have one at a time in your game, so pick out on your preference, or switch them out depending on your mood changes. There's a lot of options to choose from! ☆ I am also sharing my personal CAS lighting replacement that I've been using for quite a few years now. It's very similar to the default lighting actually, but in the past, and to my surprise tbh, some people have been asking me to share it, so here it is. This CAS lighting is ideal for people who like the maxis base lighting, but want it in neutral tones instead. It keeps that exact aesthetic intact.

23.03.2026 UPDATE:

🌼 Added 15 new spring colors.

08.08.2026 UPDATE:

☀️ Added 15 new summer colors.

More info & downloads following at the link:

➔ DOWNLOAD (Patreon FREE)

very basic. collection of CAS enhancements

Here's some new CC of a category I haven't ever publically shared yet: CAS enhancements! This collection features base game compatible, simple, but (for me) essential range of items to clean up your create-a-sim experience.

☆ Included are 40 different, solid-shade CAS background replacements. A big, versatile mix of colors with a little bit of everything. Bright tones, some muted ones, and different shades of greyscale. You can only have one at a time in your game, so pick out on your preference, or switch them out depending on your mood changes. There's a lot of options to choose from! ☆ I am also sharing my personal CAS lighting replacement that I've been using for quite a few years now. It's very similar to the default lighting actually, but in the past, and to my surprise tbh, some people have been asking me to share it, so here it is. This CAS lighting is ideal for people who like the maxis base lighting, but want it in neutral tones instead. It keeps that exact aesthetic intact.

23.03.2026 UPDATE:

🌼 Added 15 new spring colors.

08.08.2026 UPDATE:

☀️ Added 15 new summer colors.

More info & downloads following at the link:

➔ DOWNLOAD (Patreon FREE)

NEWCREST CORNER CAFE NO CC

city: Newcrest lot: 30x30 type: cafe ID: ohnoris

Another build for my save, originally made just for my own gameplay - a corner cafe in Newcrest

I wanted something modern yet cozy, a place where sims can read a book or play chess with a friend. And of course no cafe is complete without a workspace for freelancers

It is your simblr, your game and your place for relaxing. 

You don’t owe anything to anyone.

You can change stories, challenges how many times you want if you feel like playing with ten different challenges , quitting some and starting new, you can it is your blog. 

Don’t let anyone dictate how you play your game, how you post or write your stories. Your blog, your rules, you decide. 

You can take breaks and hiatuses and it is not a bad thing, instead a good thing for you! 

Be mindful of others and be friendly, treat other simmers how you want to be treated. Courtesy and good manners get you far. 

Make someone happy daily and post on their post, like all posts, or send a little ask with nice words. 

Play sims and enjoy the game, play it for you and if you feel like sharing the game play , writing a story you do that. 

Block all anon hate and do not post that. Posting messages from salty anons gives them just more boost, Block and delete, rinse and repeat, if nothing else helps turn anon off.

Be safe sound and happy and play sims! 

It is your simblr, your game and your place for relaxing. 

You don’t owe anything to anyone.

You can change stories, challenges how many times you want if you feel like playing with ten different challenges , quitting some and starting new, you can it is your blog. 

Don’t let anyone dictate how you play your game, how you post or write your stories. Your blog, your rules, you decide. 

You can take breaks and hiatuses and it is not a bad thing, instead a good thing for you! 

Be mindful of others and be friendly, treat other simmers how you want to be treated. Courtesy and good manners get you far. 

Make someone happy daily and post on their post, like all posts, or send a little ask with nice words. 

Play sims and enjoy the game, play it for you and if you feel like sharing the game play , writing a story you do that. 

Block all anon hate and do not post that. Posting messages from salty anons gives them just more boost, Block and delete, rinse and repeat, if nothing else helps turn anon off.

Be safe sound and happy and play sims! 

So my sliders are one of the few things that when I redid my CC a while back I just pulled over the big combined package file so I don't actually know all the individual sliders that I have anymore.

To be fair, my sims a quite basic and I haven't downloaded new sliders for a very long time, hence why I just pulled them all over and didn't start from scratch again since I had more sliders than I even use now.

That being said I always recommend checking out @oneeuromutt who has a really good comprehensive slider list separated by location

If you want to know some of my favorites personally that I know I use a lot:

Head size (I have always thought that the sims heads are bit too large), Head Shape, Jawline Height/Rotate/Soften, Chin to Neck Line, Eye Length/Stretch/Width, Neck width,

And I also have the eye mesh that allows sliders to manipulate the eyes so the Iris size and Pupil shapes are another that I use frequently.

There is also the ones that are for accessories like the Glasses Sliders

wcif friendly (ask only) • nonsims blog: @moonflowermeadows • pinterest

• my posts - downloads - resources - asks - my ocs

answered wcifs: • create a sim - build/buy - poses

moonlit legacy - beginning / latest ↳ family tree / extras │ elena aguilar - beginning / latest │ calliope wynn - beginning / latest

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Name: Rin / Pronouns: She/Her / Age: 24 / Location: UK Main Game: Sims 3 CC Finds: @simspaghettifinds W.C.I.F?: Always friendly! - But do check my Resources page first :)

★ ʙᴀꜱɪᴄ ɪɴꜰᴏ ★

Name: Rin / Pronouns: She/Her / Age: 24 / Location: UK Main Game: Sims 3 CC Finds: @simspaghettifinds W.C.I.F?: Always friendly! - But do check my Resources page first :)

𐔌՞ ܸ.ˬ.՞𐦯 heya! i'm miso, 26, black, she/her, & pretty much always thinking about jimin. ✿ WCIF-friendly!

...✿ all my posts (no timezone reblogs included)

...✿ my interiors ✿ my exteriors ✿ my sims ✿ my gameplay ✿ personal save file wip (sonder save)

...✿ reblogs

...✿ wcif ✿ answered ✿ reshade preset answered here and here

Hey everyone I have created yettttt another legacy challenge but this time it’s cozy and relaxing vibes. No drama, no wheel, just some wholesome farming rags to riches! I just want to clarify you can start having a horse in each generation! if you decide not to it is also fine.

I apologize for the low quality on this one but if you decide to give this legacy a go please feel free to tag me at @melluhsims or #Roots&ReinsLegacy

Hey everyone I have created yettttt another legacy challenge but this time it’s cozy and relaxing vibes. No drama, no wheel, just some wholesome farming rags to riches! I just want to clarify you can start having a horse in each generation! if you decide not to it is also fine.

I apologize for the low quality on this one but if you decide to give this legacy a go please feel free to tag me at @melluhsims or #Roots&ReinsLegacy

Hey everyone I have created yettttt another legacy challenge but this time it’s cozy and relaxing vibes. No drama, no wheel, just some wholesome farming rags to riches! I just want to clarify you can start having a horse in each generation! if you decide not to it is also fine.

I apologize for the low quality on this one but if you decide to give this legacy a go please feel free to tag me at @melluhsims or #Roots&ReinsLegacy